Finding age-appropriate clothes for girls (toddler, parent, daughter, 14 years old)
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The thread about clothing expense made me think of another issue that bothered me a lot when my daughter was younger. It seemed that so many clothes for toddler/preschool girls are what I call "hootchie-mama", and are just not appropriate. Is it just me? Gymboree was not like that, or Children's Place, but certain brands at kohl's, Burlington Coat Factory, etc just seemed way out of line to me.
I have noticed that also. I usually find decent clothing for a good price at places like Target or WalMart. If I'm ordering online, I like the Justice Girls sight (they have decently priced stuff that is modest and looks good).
As with any clothing store - you can find "hootchie-mama" clothes, but you can usually find more modest stuff too.
I have noticed that also. I usually find decent clothing for a good price at places like Target or WalMart. If I'm ordering online, I like the Justice Girls sight (they have decently priced stuff that is modest and looks good).
Ha. It's funny that you say that. I know a lot of people think Justice is the worst! LOL I don't have a girl, but I've looked at that site and I've never seen anything that looked horrible or inappropriate to me. I do think Justice is a little edgier and more fashion-forward, so if a parent is still in a ladybugs and strawberries theme frame of mind, it might be more shocking.
I do agree, though. So glad to have a boy and be stuck with boring boy clothes. I have seen a few outfits that seem to push the border of taste for preschool girls.
Last edited by carolinacool; 10-23-2011 at 09:58 AM..
I haven't seen much of a problem with toddler clothing. I think the biggest problem I had was finding a one piece bathing suit over the summer. But regular clothes seem to be appropriate, although more fashion geared, like skinny jeans. I don't really think those are inappropriate though.
I think it gets worse when girls get older, 8-14 years old. It seems they want girls to look like women as soon as possible. My sister has kids that age, and she has a hard time finding jeans that aren't low rise, tops that aren't midriff bearing, or dress shoes that aren't high heels. My niece recently went to homecoming, and my sister could not find a dress that wasn't strapless and thigh length unless she resorted to the children's section, with butterflies and flowers. She ended up resorting to a dress that maybe I would wear in my 30's, but never at 14! I'm not looking forward to that age at all.
Maybe things have changed some in little girls' clothes -- that would be great.
DD has to buy clothes at older girls' stores (she certainly can't wear little girls clothes anymore) but I supervise the shopping -- some of it is just too old for her. I love the fashion-forward stuff, but some of it is silly to put a tween in.
I have seen some inaproppriate clothes, but the vast majority of what I see at stores such as Kohl's, Old Navy, Justice, etc. is fine and modest. Or maybe my view of what's appropriate and not appropriate differs from others.
its not just children that the fashion industry has turned into the hootchie mama look - im 59 and work in a professional environment that requires proper business attire - i have noticed that the younger gals do where hootchie mama attire to the office but i would not be comfortable doing that - i have no idea why the fashion industry believes that showing cleavage in the office is acceptable - one of my requirements was to go to the bank if needed for maintaining the payroll account - one very hot i decided i was not getting out of my car but going to use the drive up - there was a new gal at the window and although her top wasnt as low cut as some i have seen when she leaned forward guess what just about went for a ride in the drawer - i was so embarassed i didnt know where to look - i was thinking of mentioning to the bank manager but i think someone beat me to the punch because the next time i went there she was gone -i really think companies should go back to a dress code this is just ridiculous and embarassing -
I haven't seen much of a problem with toddler clothing. I think the biggest problem I had was finding a one piece bathing suit over the summer. But regular clothes seem to be appropriate, although more fashion geared, like skinny jeans. I don't really think those are inappropriate though.
I think it gets worse when girls get older, 8-14 years old. It seems they want girls to look like women as soon as possible. My sister has kids that age, and she has a hard time finding jeans that aren't low rise, tops that aren't midriff bearing, or dress shoes that aren't high heels. My niece recently went to homecoming, and my sister could not find a dress that wasn't strapless and thigh length unless she resorted to the children's section, with butterflies and flowers. She ended up resorting to a dress that maybe I would wear in my 30's, but never at 14! I'm not looking forward to that age at all.
Where were you looking? We had absolutely no problem finding them at Kohl's, Old Navy, Justice, Target, Children's Place and Wal-Mart.
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I have seen a few outfits that seem to push the border of taste for preschool girls.
. Their suits are appropriate for all ages (and you can actually swim in them).
